Lincoln Park

What is it like to live in Lincoln Park, Chicago?

You get two things most city neighborhoods make you choose between: a lot of green space and a lot to do. The park and lakefront are the east edge, with North Avenue Beach, the zoo, the conservatory, the Chicago History Museum and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. A few blocks west it's side streets of vintage homes, then Armitage and Halsted for shops and restaurants. DePaul University's campus sits in the middle and keeps Fullerton and Lincoln Avenue busy.

What kinds of homes are in Lincoln Park?

Brick row houses, grey stones, vintage walk-up condos, lakefront high-rises and some of the largest single-family homes in the city. Pockets like Sheffield, Mid-North, Wrightwood Neighbors and Park West each have their own housing mix and their own price range.

How do you get around?

The CTA Red, Brown and Purple lines all stop at Fullerton. The Brown and Purple lines also stop at Armitage and Diversey. Lakefront express buses run to the Loop, and the Lakefront Trail covers bikes.

Lincoln Park fun facts

• Lincoln Park Zoo was founded in 1868 and admission is still free.
• The land that became the park started as a city cemetery in 1837.
• The official community area runs from North Avenue to Diversey and from the river to the lake.
• Green City Market sets up in the park during the outdoor season.

Thinking about buying or selling in Lincoln Park?

I'm Megan Sullivan with Compass. Lincoln Park has a wide price spread, and two homes a block apart can be in different markets entirely. I'll show you the recent sales that actually compare to yours.